Suite of Services

Self-Assessment with Audit Substantiation (SAAS)

The SAAS review is performed by unit management and is guided by University Internal Audit.  The accuracy and propriety of a limited sample of financial transactions is also reviewed.  This co-partnered assessment is aided by a high-level University questionnaire designed to focus management attention on areas of internal control strength and areas according to the internal control model where internal control improvements could made. As an encouragement to campus Deans, Directors, and Chairs to seek SAAS reviews, only summary results are reported to senior campus and university leadership.  Review details are provided to the assessed unit leadership for resolution. This review is not an audit; significant control issues could be overlooked in this process.

Flash Audit

The Flash review is performed by University Internal Audit, with assistance by unit management. This co-partnered assessment is directed by a high-level questionnaire specific to the most common internal control issues noted at the University. This tool is designed to focus management’s attention on areas where immediate value added internal control improvements can be made - low cost controls that provide significant benefits. As an encouragement to campus Deans, Directors, and Chairs to seek Flash reviews, only summary results are reported to senior campus and university leadership.  Review details are provided to the assessed unit leadership for resolution. This review is not an audit; significant control issues could be overlooked in this process.


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